Freeburn Kentucky Map
Freeburn, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Freeburn, Pike County.
Interactive Map of Freeburn, Kentucky
| City | Freeburn |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Pike |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.56455 |
| Longitude | -82.141799 |
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 46.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Freeburn, Kentucky
Freeburn is a locality in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 91. The population density is 46.7 people per km². Freeburn is located at 37.5645°N, 82.1418°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41528.
Freeburn clings to the slopes of Pike County like lichen to ancient stone, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a deep, slow exhalation. It lies 60.9 miles south-south-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 207°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-south-east of Matewan. The hills rise abruptly, their forested flanks a riot of greens in summer, bleeding into russets and golds come autumn, their peaks often shrouded in a soft, persistent mist that lends a spectral quality to the afternoon light. Creeks, no more than a whisper in drier seasons, swell into boisterous voices after a rain, their rocky beds a testament to the land's ceaseless shaping. Houses, often painted in cheerful blues and yellows, seem to sprout from the hillsides, their porches offering vantage points onto the winding ribbon of road that serves as Freeburn's primary artery. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in on all sides. The story of Freeburn is inextricably linked to the coal seams that lie hidden beneath its rugged surface, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet industry of generations. For decades, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of coal trucks were the soundtrack to life, shaping the very character of the place and its people. Though the landscape bears the scars of that past, the enduring spirit of Freeburn is evident in its close-knit community, where neighbors still lend a hand and local traditions, passed down through families, hold sway. The economy, while diverse now, still feels the echo of those mining days, a resilience forged in hardship and a deep connection to the land that sustains it.
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About This Freeburn Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Freeburn, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Freeburn and Pike County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Freeburn is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Freeburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
